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Due to import restrictions, we are unable to ship Lenoir grapes to California, Europe, or Canada.

Vitus aestivalis hybrid (Lenoir Grape)

The Lenoir grape is a highly disease-resistant heirloom variety, originally popularized in the 1830s by Nicholas Herbemont of Columbia, SC, and Mr. Lenoir of Statesburg, SC. Mr. Lenoir discovered this naturally occurring hybrid near the Santee River. The grape bunches are large, long, and loose, with a very good flavor when eaten fresh. It is the most disease-resistant bunch grape variety, making it a reliable choice for various climates.

The Lenoir grape is known for its resistance to phylloxera and Pierce's disease, which has made it suitable for harsher climates, such as Texas. In Texas, it was historically used in Port wines and blended with red wines to impart dark color and earthy aromas. More recently, Lenoir grapes have been used in single-variety dry wines. Compared to vinifera grapes, Lenoir is less expensive to cultivate and less risky. The taste of Lenoir differs from vinifera, lacking the overtones commonly associated with Concord grapes. Known as "Black Spanish" in Texas and "Jacquez" (or "Jacquet") in France, Lenoir is gaining popularity as a local American variety, much like the Norton grape.

Plant Characteristics:

• Pest Resistance: Very Good
• Disease Resistance: Very Good
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Excellent
• Humidity Tolerance: Very Good
• Sun Tolerance: Excellent
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
• Shade Tolerance: Fair
• No Spray Requirements: Good
• Salt Tolerance: Good
• Fresh for Kids: Good
• Deer Resistance: Poor
• Thorns: None
• Plant Type: Vine
• Soil Type: Adaptable
• Edible Type: Fruit
• Self-Fertile: Yes

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome